An Iranian missile strike on an Israeli town has injured at least 39 people. The attack hit Dimona, near a nuclear facility. Iran said the strike was a “response” to attacks on its nuclear sites. Earlier, Israel said it had struck a facility in Tehran linked to nuclear work. Iran also reported a strike on its Bushehr airport. The United States said it has hit more than 8,000 targets in Iran and weakened its navy. Both sides have continued attacks on key sites. The fighting has raised fears of a wider conflict across the region. Global leaders have called for restraint. (PC: X)

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of targeting civilian vessels in the Gulf. Officials said airstrikes hit private ships and passenger vessels. The Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters called the actions “despicable attacks.” It warned of a “harsh response” if such strikes continue. No details of the incidents were shared. The claims come as the conflict enters its fourth week. Tensions remain high after repeated military exchanges. Iran also reported a strike on its Natanz nuclear site but said there was no radiation risk. Fighting has continued across the Gulf, raising concerns over safety of shipping and energy routes. (PC: India Today)

The United States says Iran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz has been “degraded” after bombing an underground missile site. US Central Command shared the update this week. The development comes as tensions rise in the region. Iran fired a missile at Dimona in southern Israel, injuring at least 47 people. The target was near a nuclear facility. Earlier, Israel struck Iran’s Natanz nuclear site. Tehran said there was no danger to nearby areas. Despite the damage, Iranian forces have continued attacks in the Gulf. G7 foreign ministers have called for an “immediate” end to strikes and warned about risks to global energy supply. (PC: BBC)

At least 39 people were injured after an Iranian strike hit the Israeli town of Dimona. Iran said the attack was a “response” to strikes on its nuclear site. The conflict continues to escalate with fresh missile and drone attacks. The G7 nations called for peace, saying, “We call for the immediate and unconditional cessation of all attacks.” Israel said it carried out strikes on targets in Tehran. Reports also said missiles landed near religious sites in Jerusalem. Global concern is rising over safety and energy supply. Oil prices have increased as tensions affect key shipping routes in the region.

An Iranian missile struck near the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Eid al-Fitr, Israeli officials said. The missile landed a few hundred metres from the holy site. Israel said, “This is the true face of the regime.” No casualties or major damage were reported. Debris and shrapnel fell near key religious places, including the Old City. Police recovered missile parts from nearby areas. The site is sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews. The incident has raised concerns over safety at religious sites. Tensions remain high as the conflict continues, with repeated missile attacks and air strikes reported.

More than 20 countries pledged support to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. In a joint statement, 22 nations strongly condemned Iran’s actions in the Persian Gulf. The statement said, “We condemn attacks on commercial vessels and civilian infrastructure.” The countries also expressed readiness to help keep the route open. The strait carries about 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas. Recent attacks have sharply reduced ship movement and raised global energy prices. The conflict began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February. Nations have called for an immediate halt to attacks. (PC: Reuters)

Police in Scotland charged an Iranian man and a Romanian woman after they allegedly tried to enter a UK nuclear submarine base. The pair, aged 34 and 31, were stopped at Faslane base on Thursday. Police said, “The suspects were arrested and later charged.” They are set to appear in court on Monday. The base houses the UK’s Trident nuclear submarines. Officials said the attempt was unsuccessful and investigations are ongoing. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the incident but gave no further details. Faslane is one of Britain’s most important military sites, with thousands of staff working there daily. (PC: PA)

The United States said it has hit over 8,000 Iranian military targets since the war began in late February. A US official said, “We have struck over 8,000 targets, including vessels and key sites.” The strikes include attacks on Iran’s navy and missile systems. The conflict shows no signs of slowing. Iran accused the US and Israel of targeting civilian and passenger ships. Fresh strikes also hit Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Several countries have urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Rising attacks have increased global concern over safety, oil supply, and stability in the region.

Iran said its Natanz nuclear facility was hit again in an airstrike, blaming the US and Israel. The site is a key enrichment centre located about 220 km from Tehran.   Iran’s Mizan news agency reported there was “no radioactive leak” after the strike. The UN nuclear watchdog had earlier also said no radiological impact was expected.   Natanz was first targeted in the early days of the conflict. Satellite images had shown damage to buildings.   The strike comes as fighting continues across the region. Officials said the situation remains unclear, with limited details on the extent of damage. (PC: India Today)

A US jury has found that Elon Musk misled investors during his 2022 takeover of Twitter. The verdict came after two days of deliberations in a San Francisco court.   Investors said they relied on Musk’s public statements and tweets. The jury agreed that some claims about fake accounts and the deal status were misleading.   The court said these statements affected Twitter’s share price between May and October 2022.   Investor Brian Belgrave told the court, “I got screwed. I got cheated.”   Musk had denied misleading anyone. He said people read too much into his posts. (PC: BBC)